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Adrian Mitchell, 24, of St. Elmo, was sentenced to prison on Monday after admitting that she had violated her probation.
Mitchell, who was originally convicted on a charge of theft, a Class 2 felony punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
The office of Fayette County State's Attorney Joshua Morrison filed a motion to revoke her probation.
Judge M. Don Sheafor Jr. sentenced Mitchell to 40 months with the Illinois Department of Corrections.

The Vandalia Park Board of Commissioners last Tuesday took another step toward funding the major rehabilitation of its community swimming pool.
At a special meeting, commissioners approved an ordinance for alternate bonds, which would generate $390,000 toward the pool project, estimated to cost about $1.275 million.
They planned to meet again this week to approve another ordinance, one for general obligation bonds that would generate another $353,000.

As they discussed the ongoing development of a dog park, Vandalia Park District commissioners listened to concerns about the park from residents of that area.
Commissioner Steve Hawkins reported at the park board’s March meeting that the development of the dog park in the district park at the east end of Madison Street had included the installation of a fence on the south side of the park.

✔ The 26th annual Antique Tractor Show at Village Square Mall in Effingham will be held through Sunday. It is sponsored by the Triple A Allis-Chalmers Club Inc. For more information, call 238-4775 or 483-6241.
✔ TOPS IL 2490 will meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is from 9-9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Dovie Heaton-Bergin at 283-1729.

• Wade E. Brewer, 26, 316 N. Ash St., St. Elmo, was arrested on March 16 on a charge of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. Bond was $25,000.
• Estrella Ramos, 27, Springfield, was arrested on March 16 on charges of driving while her license is suspended or revoked and speeding. Bond was $1,500.
• Ronnie W. Spence, 24, 61664 N. 2050 St., St. Elmo, was arrested on March 15 on a warrant for a charge of escape. Bond was $250,000.